General Football debate and news thread 26/27

vinniecopenhagen said:
Didn't know where to put this,a different sport but well done to Mayo for finally breaking their 75 year curse and for winning the All Ireland Football Final.
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I love Mayo Vinnie. I have spent holidays there in Westport and run a couple of golf trips there for a bunch of us. Stayed at The Helm on Westport Quay. What a sporting pub and what hospitality. Wonderful people, wonderful golf, wonderful memories….just wonderful,!
 
spurs1954 said:
I love Mayo Vinnie. I have spent holidays there in Westport and run a couple of golf trips there for a bunch of us. Stayed at The Helm on Westport Quay. What a sporting pub and what hospitality. Wonderful people, wonderful golf, wonderful memories….just wonderful,!
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Glad to hear that 54 mate. Westport is a wonderful spot,been there many a time.
 
Global football’s law-making body has approved a trial of a measure intended to stamp out the tactic of goalkeepers allegedly feigning injury.

English football will implement the trial immediately, which means from next month whenever the referee gives permission for a physio to treat a goalkeeper, that team’s manager must nominate an outfield player to leave the field for one minute.
 
Spursex said:
Global football’s law-making body has approved a trial of a measure intended to stamp out the tactic of goalkeepers allegedly feigning injury.

English football will implement the trial immediately, which means from next month whenever the referee gives permission for a physio to treat a goalkeeper, that team’s manager must nominate an outfield player to leave the field for one minute.
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Unbelievable!!!
Does the one minute apply whilst the physio is on the field or when the physio leaves the field.
I’m convinced these governing bodies have their heads up their arses and hands active in nether regions….
 
Geofspurs said:
It's not just GKs that waste time. What about the other positions.
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In theory other players wasting time has been "fixed" by forcing them off the pitch for a minute.

I like the new rule that is being tested, it's something I've been calling for for a while. Although I think the nomination part is a mess, just make it the captain and be done with it
 
Fevvers said:
Unbelievable!!!
Does the one minute apply whilst the physio is on the field or when the physio leaves the field.
I’m convinced these governing bodies have their heads up their arses and hands active in nether regions….
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In fairness, something has to be done.

Normally, you'd hope the ref would be strong enough to issue cards for time-wasting and simulation - but he/she is not a doctor, and if they get that wrong, all hell would break loose.

It seems a reasonable approach to me, (as I said something has to give) but how long do you give them before making that decision, and who checks the clock?
 
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